League

Billy Goat Park
Spectators: 8000 (Terracing: 6001, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) Drew Llyod recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Robert Brookman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joe Marriott, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Norris Dancers's Robert Brookman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Blair Scholes in the 8th minute of play. The Norris Dancers's Robert Brookman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denzil Mulford in the 11th minute of play. The supporters of Skelmersdale booed when The Norris Dancers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeff Lancaster didn't get a good kick on the ball. Robert Brookman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Drew Llyod, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute, Blair Scholes made a precise shot to the right of Robert Brookman. The Norris Dancers's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Robert Brookman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blair Scholes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tommy Burnett kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute The Norris Dancers were awarded a corner. Ruben Townsend went to the cornerflag to take it. It was a well-played corner which Dean McCormick managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Ash Corrigan kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. In the 43rd minute Drew Llyod shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robert Brookman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Robert Brookman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Blair Scholes in the 44th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jeff Lancaster to strike the kick off in the second half. With an all-out effort, Skelmersdale's Robert Brookman threw himself towards the right post 52 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Denzil Mulford, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 59 minutes into the game, Jeff Lancaster was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Norris Dancers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Skelmersdale the free kick. In the 59th match minute, The Norris Dancers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jeff Lancaster to maneuver through the defense. Robert Brookman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denzil Mulford in the 61st minute of play. The supporters of Skelmersdale booed when The Norris Dancers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Curtis Heslop didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th minute, Blair Scholes made a precise shot to the right of Robert Brookman. The Norris Dancers's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jeff Lancaster in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Steven Haugue saved Skelmersdale from getting behind. After 72 minutes, Frank Ricketts mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Norris Dancers and the Skelmersdale players grew even worse after the yellow card. Robert Brookman acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 73rd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Denzil Mulford. The Norris Dancers's Robert Brookman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denzil Mulford in the 75th minute of play. In the 79th minute, Joe Marriott ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Robert Brookman was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. After 84 minutes, Ash Corrigan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Norris Dancers and the Skelmersdale players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 84 played minutes The Norris Dancers got a freekick which was hit by Ash Corrigan. Joe Marriott charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joe Marriott the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 85th match minute, Skelmersdale was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joe Marriott to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, The Norris Dancers's Robert Brookman got control of the ball when Blair Scholes tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 92nd minute, Dale Beadel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Blair Scholes in the 94th minute of play forced The Norris Dancers's goalkeeper Robert Brookman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Robert Brookman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Drew Llyod, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Skelmersdale's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.